Juniper (Noun)
Meaning 1
Coniferous shrub or small tree with berrylike cones.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden path was lined with fragrant juniper shrubs that bloomed every summer.
- In the forest, we came across a juniper tree with distinctive blue-gray berries.
- Wildlife enthusiasts love juniper berries, a staple food for various birds and small mammals.
- We decided to prune the overgrown juniper shrubs to maintain their compact shape.
- A walking trail wound through a grove of ancient juniper trees with gnarled trunks and twisted branches.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The arid landscape of Syria was dotted with the juniper, its small white flowers a rare sight in the desert.
- In biblical times, the juniper was a common sight in the deserts of Arabia, providing shade and shelter for travelers.
- Botanists have long debated the classification of the juniper, with some placing it in the genus Genista alongside other similar shrubs.
- The juniper's hardy nature and ability to thrive in harsh conditions made it a staple of the desert ecosystem.
- In the Old Testament, the juniper is mentioned as a symbol of endurance and resilience in the face of adversity.